Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County), TX vs Plum Grove, TX

Plum Grove is moderately more affordable than Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County), with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) scores 94 compared to 82 for Plum Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) is $1,054/month compared to $1,216/month in Plum Grove — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) has cheaper rent, Plum Grove actually has lower median home values ($121,800 vs $318,400).

Median household income in Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) is $92,750 compared to $70,362 in Plum Grove (+31.8%). While Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 20.7% in Plum Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.4°F vs 67.7°F). Plum Grove receives more rainfall at 47.7" per year compared to 38.4" in Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County).